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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,425.42, 311,033.71 and 133,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,425.42, 311,033.71 and 133,498.28 is: 184,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,425.42 : 311,033.71 = 133,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,425.42/311,033.71 = 133,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,425.42x = 311,033.71 × 133,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,425.42x = 41,522,465,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,522,465,750.86/225,425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,196.02

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